This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ C
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CYNIC as a word: A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness; A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
CYNIC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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